Zhang Xue Ying, who also goes by Sophie Zhang, is a Chinese actress. Born on June 18, 1997, she began her career as a child actress in the 2003 television series “Yong Le Ying Xiong.” She has enjoyed a prolific career in television dramas since then. Some of her recent credits include “The Romance of the Condor Heroes” (2014), “Whirlwind Girl” (2015), “Fifteen Years of Waiting for Migratory Birds” (2016), “Tornado Girl” (2016) and “When We Were Young” (2017).

Zhang Xue Ying

Tencent

In the affluent city of Lingzhou, Shen Miao (Zhang Xue Ying), the independent and beautiful female heiress of a powerful trading family, has a reputation for failed marriages. Two eligible bachelors compete for her hand: the serious scholar Pei Yan Zhen (Xing Zhao Lin) and the playful Song Xi Yuan (Riley Wang) from another prominent merchant family. Both men vie to win Shen Miao's heart, each hoping to be the one she finally chooses as her husband. As the competition intensifies, Shen Miao must navigate the complex world of arranged marriages and her own desires. This is a 2023 Chinese drama series directed by Wu Qiang.

Choice Husband

Choose Me - No, Me

iQiyi

In the tumultuous early years of the Republic of China, Shanghai is a city divided into foreign-controlled Concessions where crime runs rampant. Wu Qian (Huang Zi Tao) enters a dangerous competition to help his sick friend Wei Cheng Feng (Liu Yu Ning), which unexpectedly draws him into a bitter struggle between foreign powers and local police. He meets passionate freedom fighter He Hong Yi (Zhang Xue Ying), who inspires him to fight against the oppressive concession system. As they are drawn together by their shared ideals, the violent power struggles of the city threaten to tear them apart. Imprisoned and tortured by corrupt officials, Wu Qian must use his street smarts and martial arts skills to survive and reunite with He Hong Yi. This is a 2019 Chinese drama series produced by Li Li Ying and Bai Yi Cong that explores themes of resistance and survival in a chaotic historical period.

Hot-Blooded Youth

The Youthful Team

In Ancient China, Rong Le (Zhang Xue Ying), a young woman with amnesia, is told she is the Emperor of Western Qi's sister and must marry Prince Zong Zheng Wu You (Aarif Rahman) to forge a kingdom alliance. Uncertain of her true identity, she navigates complex political intrigue while the prince, haunted by past tragedy, initially shows no interest in romance. After their marriage plans collapse, she establishes a tea house under a false name, secretly investigating her origins. Unexpectedly, the prince visits her tea house and becomes intrigued by her, unaware she is the princess he previously rejected. Their evolving relationship becomes a catalyst for uncovering hidden truths about her past. This is a 2019 Chinese historical drama based on a novel by Mo Yan Shang and directed by Li Hui Zhu.

Princess Silver

More Shining Than Silver

Orphans since childhood, Xia Mo (Zhang Xue Ying) and Luo Xi (Huang Sheng Chi) grew up without the love and support of family. But all of that changed, the day they were both adopted by the same parents. With a place they could now call home, the pair of new siblings were finally able to start making their long-forgotten dreams come true.

Having always dreamed of one day becoming a star, Xia Mo enters a singing contest and wins second place, a position which ultimately leads to her signing with a major entertainment company. Now on her way to making her dreams come true, she soon learns she’s managed to catch the eye of Ou Chen (Qin Jun Jie), the wealthy co-founder of the successful game company, Oushi Group. Making himself an ever-growing presence in Xia Mo’s life, Ou Chen soon sees that Luo Xi’s feelings for Xia Mo are more than those of just siblings. Jealous of their relationship, Ou Chen arranges for Luo Xi to study abroad, leaving him plenty of time to get closer to Xia Mo. There’s just one problem, his overbearing behavior has turned Xia Mo’s heart cold, ruining any chance he may have ever had with the rising star.

Five years later, Luo Xi returns to Xia Mo and things between them couldn’t be better. Now a superstar himself, Luo Xi is more than happy to help Xia Mo succeed in showbiz and she’s more than happy to have him back in her life. Just when things between them couldn’t be better, Ou Chen returns, hoping to win Xia Mo’s heart once again.

As love and hate entwine will either of these men be able to win Xia Mo’s heart? Or are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of their past?

Based on the novel of the same name by Ming Xiao Xi, “Summer’s Desire” is a 2018 drama directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Summer's Desire (2018)

The Eternal Triangle

Hunan TV

In an elite high school plagued by dark secrets, Chu Yin Yin and Xia Er (both Zhang Xue Ying), identical twin sisters separated at a young age, reunite when one faces severe bullying. After a suicide attempt, the sisters decide to switch identities and investigate the sinister events unfolding at their school. Caught between emotional entanglements with Xu Kong Lin (Joseph Zeng) and Li Bai (Wang Bo Wen), the twins work together to uncover the truth and bring justice to those responsible. This is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Zhou Yuan Zhou, a remake of the popular 2015 South Korean drama "Who Are You: School 2015."

When We Were Young

The Forever Young Team

Chu Yin Yin / Xia Er

Li Li (Sun Yi) is a stellar student with low self-esteem due to her appearance, while Pei Shang Xuan (Zhang Ruo Yun) is a handsome but academically poor student. When they first meet at 13, they seem worlds apart, but Li Li secretly harbors deep feelings for Shang Xuan. Throughout the next 15 years, she remains his most loyal friend, supporting him unconditionally. As time passes, Shang Xuan gradually begins to recognize Li Li's true importance in his life, but their potential romance hangs in a delicate balance. Will their long-standing friendship finally transform into something more, or will their chance at love slip away? This is a 2016 Chinese drama series based on the novel Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds by Jing Feng, directed by Ke Han Chen.

Fifteen Years of Waiting for Migratory Birds

The Timeless Lovebirds

Han Yi Chen

Qi Bai Cao (Hu Bing Qing), a passionate taekwondo enthusiast, is taken in by Qu Xiang Nan (Vincent Chaio), a disgraced world champion martial artist wrongly accused of doping. Determined to become a top fighter, Bai Cao trains under her mentor while forming close bonds with Ruo Bai (Yang Yang), Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang), and Yu Chu Yuan (Bai Jing Ting). Together, they support her journey to not only achieve her championship dreams but also clear Qu Xiang Nan's tarnished reputation. This is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Cheng Zhi Chao, based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi, with a second season airing in 2016.

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